EASTERN REGIONAL POWER COMMITTEE 14, GOLF CLUB ROAD, TOLLYGUNGE KOLKATA-700033 MINUTES OF THE 13th PROTECTION SUB-COMMITTEE

MEETING HELD AT ERPC, KOLKATA ON 08.08.2012 (WEDNESDAY) AT 11:00 HOURS List of participants are enclosed at Annexure-I. Member Secretary I/C, ERPC welcomed the participants and mentioned that there was major grid collapse in Eastern Region (except CESC system) along with NR & NER system at 13:01Hrs of 31.07.2012. So before taking up the agenda items, ERLDC was requested to make a brief presentation on the above grid disturbance and its restoration procedures. Then SE (PS), ERPC was requested to take up the agenda points in seriatim. PART A ITEM NO.:1 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE 12 th PROTECTION SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING OF ERPC HELD AT ERPC, KOLKATA ON 26.03.2012 The minutes of the above meeting were circulated vide letter no. ERPC/SE (PS)/ PROTECTION/ 2012/ 411- 444 dated 13.04.2012. No comments have been received from any constituent. The minutes of the meeting may be confirmed. The minutes of the 12th Protection sub-committee was confirmed without any modification. PART B ITEM NO.1 NEW ITEMS FAILURE OF PLCC (BPL MAKE) FOR 400KV SAGARDIGHI TPS-SUBHASGRAM S/C LINE WBPDCL AGENDA BPL make PLCC of SgTPS-Subhasgram S/C line remained out of service since long for which the protection and speech channels was not working but remained with constant alarm. The failure details as well as the present alarm indications at SgTPP end panels are as follows:Channel-1: Channel-1 : a)CARR. ALARM AT 95 MODEM CARD b)RX ALARM AT MEMRI-HP CARD

a)CARR. ALARM AT 95 MODEM CARD b)RX ALARM AT MEMRI-HP CARD SPEECH : ALARM INH AT 95 SPIN V3 CARD

As healthiness of PLCC (Protection & Speech) is very vital for any 400 KV line, the issue may be deliberated for immediate remedial measures. WBPDCL & POWERGRID may please elaborate. 1

Deliberation in the meeting For evacuation of power from Sagardighi TPS WBPDCL LILO of 400 kV FSTPS-Subhasgram S/C at Sagardighi PS was made. This LILO work (around 11km) along with procurements/installations of Bay-equipments were undertaken by WBPDCL. The work was executed through POWERGRID as a deposit work. Accordingly, two sets twin channel BPL make PLCC panels & accessories were procured. and installed at both ends of 400 kV SgTPSSubhasgram S/C line. The existing PLCC panel (ABB make) at Subhasgram S/S end was shifted to SgTPP end and fitted for 400 kV SgTPS-FSTPS line. At present, the PLCC channels for 400KV SgTPS-Subhashgram line section at Subhasgram S/S end are not working properly. As per PGCIL, the PLCC panel at Subhasgram S/s has been malfunctioning since October,2010. On some occasions minor rectification jobs were undertaken by PGCIL. But in the present case, PGCIL expressed their inability to do the necessary rectification to sort-out the problems at Subhasgram S/s as to their view PLCC panels at Subhasgram S/S are the property of WBPDCL. WBPDCL on the other hand viewed that since Subhasgram S/S and FSTPS S/S are within the operating arena of PGCIL/NTPC, it would not be feasible to it for carrying out rectification work at Subhasgram S/S by encroaching others control area. Representative from WBPDCL has also envisaged similarity to such type of problems in case of 400KV SgTPPParulia D/C line(when in operation) In absence of Powergrid representative to comment on this issue, Member Secretary I/C, ERPC proposed for convening a joint meeting to resolve the issue, with concerned utilities during September, 2012. ITEM NO.2 ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION ON VARIOUS GRID INCIDENCES WHICH OCCURRED IN CTU / STU SYSTEMS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN APRIL,2012 TO JUNE,2012 Reports submitted by ERLDC Agenda submitted by ERLDC on various grid incidences during the above period is incorporated at Annexure-II). Respective constituent members may please explain and intimate the remedial measures taken. Deliberation in the meeting It was informed that reports of most of the disturbances (except JSEB) were received from the constituents. On completion of studies and analysis of the same reporting will be made before next PCC.

PART - C

FOLLOW UP OF DECISIONS OF THE PREVIOUS (12th) PROTECTION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

The status on the follow up actions is to be furnished by respective constituents.

ITEM NO. 1

FREQUENT TRIPPING OF TENUGHAT-BIHARSHRIFF AND TENUGHAT PATRATU 220 KV TRANSMISSION LINES (Item No. B.2 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-Committee) As decided in the 70th OCC meeting held on 20.01.2012 at ERPC, Kolkata, TVNL & BSEB were requested to furnish the relay details at the time of tripping of the above lines on various dates. The preliminary tripping details including relay indications submitted both by TVNL & BSEB since April, 2011 onwards. On analysis of each incident supported with the relay indications was examined by ERPC Secretariat and first hand observation was forwarded to the respective utilities on 21.02.2012. The comment on the ERPC observations is awaited from TVNL & BSEB. TVNL & BSEB may please respond. Deliberation in the meeting SE (PS), ERPC reported that the comments on ERPC remedial measures have not been received from TVNL ERLDC informed that the incidences of tripping of the reduced considerably in the recent months. If necessary be taken up with TVNL authority in future. observations for so far. However, above lines have the matter might

ITEM NO.2

FREQUENT TRIPPING OF BAKRESWAR TPS -JEERAT 400 KV TRANSMISSION LINES WBPDCL POINTS (Item No. B.3 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-Committee) It was earlier reported that the overvoltage tripping for 400kV BakreswarJeeerat line was generally initiated from Jeerat end and Direct-Trip signal was received at Bakreswar TPS end. It was further learnt that at both Bakreswar TPS and Jeerat ends the Stage-I overvoltage relay was set to pick up at 105% voltage i.e. 420kV with 5 sec delay. During the discussion in the previous meeting, it was opined that the present setting remained much lower as compared to the existing setting of overvoltage relays in 400 kV ISTS lines. Hence, it was recommended that the setting of the overvoltage relay at 400 kV may be reviewed as 110% with 5 sec delay at both WBSETCL and WBPDCL ends. Both WBSETCL and WBPDCL agreed to consider the recommendations and to submit the compliance report.
WBSETCL & WBPDCL may please update/ submit compliance report.

Deliberation in the meeting 3

WBSETCL representative informed that the overvoltage setting of 400 kV Bakreswar-Jeerat line at Jeerat end was adopted recently as decided in the previous meeting. Member Secretary I/C impressed upon all the utilities including POWERGRID, NTPC to ensure proper coordination of overvoltage settings of the 400 kV transmission lines in consultation with ERLDC for grid security point of view. ITEM NO.3 TRIPPING OF FSTPP UNIT # 2,3,4,5 OF NTPC AND 400KV FSTPPKHSTPP LINES -I,II,III & IV ON 16.03.12 (Item No. B.4 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-Committee) On 16.03.12 at 19:58 hrs, while charging 400 KV FSTPP-KhSTPP-IV from FSTPP end (first time charging from FSTPP end), FSTPP#2,3,4,5 tripped on back up earth fault protection. 400 KV FSTPP-KhSTPP-IV tripped on SOTF and 400 KV FSTPP-KhSTPP-III tripped on Distance protection, zone-II from FSTPP end and direct trip received at KhSTPP end. 400 KV FSTPP-KhSTPP-I & II tripped from KhSTPP end only due to back up earth fault protection. 400 KV FSTPP-Sagardighi tripped from Sagardighi end only. This incident caused approximately 1300 MW generation loss alongwith loss of no. of important grid elements. After detailed discussion during 12th PCC meeting, NTPC was requested to carry out analysis of the incident particularly on delayed operation of SOTF and failure to open the CB in coordination with M/s AREVA and submit a detailed report including DRs etc. within a fortnight. The detailed report of the incident was received on 4 th June, 2012 from Farakka, NTPC. Relay setting and PSL of main-I & II, LBB I & II Relays were reviewed, relays were once again configured and tested with the help of M/s AREVA. Other remedial actions were also taken but non-operation of line protection of Z2 /Z3 would be taken up with respective remote sub-station.( Refer Detailed Report of FSTPS at Annexure-III) FSTPP, NTPC may please elaborate and members may please discuss.

Deliberation in the meeting Based on the report submitted by NTPC, ERPC observed that while charging of the 400 kV Farakka-Kahalgaon Ckt.-IV, the line CBs of all other lines from FSTPS were kept open and entire load was put on bus coupler CB. This might not be a good proposition and need further deliberation. NTPC further clarified that when the line was charged, it got tripped on SOTF and that was due to mal-operation of the relay. The relay was reconfigured and tested by M/s. AREVA and OEM Engineers. FSTPS, as a remedial measure, suggested that in case of closing of lines emanating out from generating stations , remote end breakers shall be closed first and if the operation holds then breakers(CB) at generating stations will be closed. But the suggestion was not acceptable to ERLDC. After deliberation, it was agreed that as per the IEGC, the Grid operator would 4

decide the end of charging and closing of a line and this will be binding by the utilities. ITEM NO. 4
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF MAIN-I-CARRIER PROTECTION CHANNEL IN RESPECT OF 400KV FARAKKAJEERAT CIRCUIT AT JEERAT END

(Item No. C.2 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee)

WBSETCL earlier expressed concern over frequent outages of Main-I protection channel of the 400kV Farakka Jeerat line at Jeerat end and the Main-II protection channel of the said circuit remained out of service since 01.09.2010 . However, the

protection channel-I was restored on 05.12.2011 as reported by Powergrid, but Main-II protection is reportedly yet to be attended. During the previous PCC meeting, Powergrid agreed to restore the PLCC panel Main-II channel shortly. WBSETCL raised the issue of Main-II restoration of the above line. Powergrid may please intimate the present status. Deliberation in the meeting WBSETCL informed that protection channel of Main-II of 400 kV FarakkaJeerat line still under outage and POWERGRID is yet to take up the work. In absence of Powergrid representative, it was decided to take up the issue at monthly OCC level. ITEM NO. 5
STATUS OF AUTO-RECLOSER FACILITIES ON IMPORTANT 400KV TRANSMISSION LINES (BOTH CTU & STU) (Item No. C.3 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee)

400kV Tala-Binaguri line (Tala HPA / POWERGRID)

ERLDC requested Tala authorities to put the single phase auto- reclosure feature in service at Tala end. THPA would not face any difficulty upon its implementation rather it reduces switching over voltages and improve stability etc. BPCL representative agreed to discuss with THPA as well as M/s. BHEL and explore the possibility of implementing single phase auto-recloser facility at Tala end. It was learnt that M/s. BHEL had no objection putting the single phase auto- reclosure in service of the above line. As decided earlier the issue was regularly discussed in OCC meetings. ERLDC requested THPA to provide more data for detailed study and further analysis. THPA, BPCL and ERLDC may update the present status. Deliberation in the meeting ERPC expressed concern over the delay in putting the auto recloser enable facility at Tala end. Tala representative informed that some of their engineers have been trained at PRDC, Bangalore and the matter is expected to be taken up 5

soon. As Powergrid representative was not available, it was decided that the issue would be deliberated in the OCC meeting. ITEM NO. 6
PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF NUMERICAL RELAYS BY JSEB FOR LALMATIA SUBSTATION

(Item No. C.4 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-Committee)

The need to install numerical relays, in place of the existing one was felt for Lalmatia S/stn., which JSEB agreed to expedite its procurement and its installation during 20th TCC meeting. ERPC vide its letter dated 06.03.2012 impressed upon Member (Tr.) of JSEB for early procurement and installation of numerical relays at the above sub-stations as per the decision of 20 th TCC meeting. The information is awaited.

JSEB may intimate the present status. Deliberation in the meeting It was decided that the issue would be put up for deliberation in the TCC meeting, as representative of JSEB was not present. ITEM NO. 7 SPS FOR Sterlite Generation (Item No. C.5 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee) Modification of SPS of Sterlite Proposed by ERLDC 400 KV Rourkela-Raigarh ckt-IV IS LILOed at Sterlite thereby making 400 KV Sterlite-Rourkela and Sterlite-Raigarh 2nd line which were taken into service on 17/07/12 at 17:59 hrs and 20:49 hrs respectively. It is proposed to take both 400 KV Sterlite-Rourkela and Sterlite-Raigarh 2nd line under the ambit of SPS implemented by Sterlite.
Regarding SPS for Mejia B and MPL, ERLDC is in opinion that the present network configuration would allow the power evacuation through LTOA as well as its own absorption as embedded system. Hence, no SPS is proposed for implementation. Sterlite and DVC and may please opine.

Deliberation in the meeting

Sterlite representative informed that since the loading capacity on 400 kV Sterlite-Rourkela and Sterlite-Raigarh is 650 MW each, the provision of SPS as framed up earlier need to be modified to restrict the power flow on the lines. In view of recent grid disturbance it was agreed that all the three units (600MW each) of SEL along with 2 nos 400KV outgoing lines have to be taken into consideration in the system studies and the SPS as well as Islanding schemes of SEL shall be devised accordingly.

ITEM NO.8

REPLACEMENT OF PLCC SYSTEM OF 400 kV TSTPS (NTPC) -ROURKELA AND TSTPS (NTPC) - RENGALI D/C (Item No. C.6 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee)
PLCC system and protection coupler (BPL-make) of the aforesaid lines has become obsolete and not-availability of spare support has made difficult to maintain the healthiness of the PLCC system. The replacement of the PLCC system at the remote ends (Rourkela & Rengali S/S of POWERGRID) is also involved for matching PLCC POWERGRID was requested (vide letter dt. 05.04.2011) to revert back regarding the replacement and the modality. NTPC agreed to place the PLCC order and would send the technical specification to Powergrid. It was informed that the replacement work of PLCC system of the above lines is in progress and would be completed by 2012 In the previous meeting, NTPC informed that contract proposal for

procurement of PLCC systems on behalf of POWERGRID for Rourkela and Rengali ends of 400 kV TSTPP-Rourkela and TSTPP -Rengali lines respectively has already been initiated in February, 2012.
POWERGRID & NTPC may please intimate the progress of the work.

Deliberation in the meeting NTPC representative informed that the issue was discussed with Powergrid and work order is likely to be placed in August,2012. The delivery schedule of equipment is about 4 to 5 months. The new PLCC is expected to be in place by 31st March, 2012. ITEM NO. 9 COMMISSIONING OF BUS BAR PROTECTION AT RAMCHANDRAPUR AND CHANDIL 220 KV SUB-STATION OF JSEB (Item No. C.7 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee)
In the 18th TCC meeting held on 30.06.2011 at Ranchi it was decided that a group with representation from ERLDC, ERPC, Powergrid and JSEB would study the feasibility of installation of bus bar protection at Ramchandrapur & Chandil 220 kV sub-stations of JSEB. The group visited the above sub-station on 14.11.2011 and 15.11.2011 and submitted the report. The report suggested that the bus bar protection is feasible if spare core of the CT with high knee point voltage is available at Ramchandrapur S/S and Spare CT core as well as interposing CT is made available at Chandil S/s. On the basis of the report, JSEB agreed in the 20 th TCC meeting to explore the possibilities of bus bar protection at both the above sub-stations. JSEB may please apprise the present status.

Deliberation in the meeting As no representative from JSEB was present, it was decided that the issue would be taken up in the next TCC meeting. 7

ITEM NO. 10

(Item No. C.8 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee)

For some of the important lines Zone 3 settings have to be reviewed so that this would not conflict with emergency loading of the lines. The emergency load capability would give the Operator sufficient time to take corrective action, but if such loading can lead to load encroachment of Distance Relays in Zone 3, the emergency situation would worsen and may lead to cascading of outages. Further, power swing blocking philosophy also needs to be revisited in the light of recent grid disturbances. Constituents were requested to submit protection settings of transmission elements of important grid elements and the sample format prepared by ERLDC was given for submission. All members were impressed upon in the last meeting to furnish the information, in respect of their own transmission systems. Meanwhile, WBPDCL submitted the detail protection available and its present setting of the lines emanating from the power stations of Kolaghat, Santaldih, Bakreswar etc. It is suggested to provide the Zone-2 & 3 settings of the remote sub-station connected with the above power stations.

ZONE 3 SETTINGS OF TRANSMISSION LINE

Members may like to discuss. Deliberation in the meeting

Member Secretary I/C, ERPC mentioned that as transmission lines are being allowed to be loaded to higher and higher levels, the subject of load-carrying capabilities of transmission lines is becoming increasingly important. So, the encroachment of load into the zone-3 characteristics of distance relays is one of the main causes for the mal operation of the relays. ERLDC viewed that for some of the important lines Zone-3 setting need to be to be reviewed so that this would not conflict with emergency loading of the lines. In the wake of the recent grid disturbances on 30.07.12 and 31.07.12, it has become essential to review the Zone 3 settings of all the important lines in Eastern Region as well as the ties with Western, NER and Northern Regions. It is important for the system operator to be able to estimate the level of loading which can lead to load encroachment of Distance Relays in Zone-3, so that cascading outages of transmission lines can be prevented and emergency situation is avoided. Further, power swing blocking philosophy also needs to be revisited in the light of recent grid disturbances. The matter was discussed in the 10 th, 11th ,12th and 13th Protection subCommittee meetings of ERPC and members were requested to furnish details of Distance Protection settings particularly Zone-3 of their respective lines. Only WBPDCL has furnished the details so far. Constituents are therefore once again requested to furnish the following details for each 400kV line within their control / jurisdiction as per the format for further review and necessary protection coordination by ERPC/ERLDC:

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Line name and ckt. number Line length & voltage Conductor type Zone-3 setting for Phase fault Zone-3 timer setting for phase fault Zone-3 setting for ground fault Zone-3 timer setting for phase fault Action on detection of Out-of-step condition Timer for out-of-step condition

Km, kV reach in ohms as well as % of line impedance msec reach in ohms as well as % of line impedance msec Trip / Block sec

ITEM NO. 11 Islanding scheme for Thermal Power plants (Item No. C.9 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee)
I. II. Islanding Scheme for Sagardighi Thermal power Station Islanding Scheme for BakreswarThermal power Station

The above islanding schemes were discussed in the previous meetings. Members agreed to examine the proposed scheme and revert back with the views. As regards the islanding schemes of Bakreswar and Sagardighi TPSs proposed in the 10th PCC meeting, WBPDCL informed that although no islanding scheme is in place at present for Bakreswar TPS, house load operation with one unit was already tested. Such mode of operation will be activated when the system frequency dips to 48 Hz. Regarding the proposed islanding schemes, both WBPDCL and WBSETCL felt that the feasibility of implementation should be discussed in a separate meeting between themselves. It was decided to finalize islanding schemes for Sagardighi and Bakreswar TPS before the ensuing ERPC meeting. WBPDCL & WBSETCL / SLDC may please intimate. Deliberation in the meeting WBPDCL representative infomed that there was a meeting among WBSETCL, WBSEDCL & SLDC for framing the Islanding plan of Bakreswar TPS with 220kV BkTPP-Satgachia D/C line having 250MW minimum and 380MW maximum load and Sargardighi TPS with 220kV SgTPP-Gokarna D/C line with minimum loading of 250 MW. Accordingly, the logic of the islanding Scheme is under preparation and discusion with the Plant authorities are going on. Once the scheme is framed the plan will also be discussed at ERPC forum before implementation. Member Secretary I/C, ERPC suggested WBPDCL to make the draft scheme prepared for discussion in the next OCC and TCC meeting. WBPDCL agreed to the suggestion. ERLDC also requested WBPDCL to explore the revival of islanding plan of Bandel TPS with Adisaptagram load. ITEM NO. 12 Islanding scheme of CPPs (Item No. C.10 of MoM of the 12th Protection sub-committee) 9

In the previous meeting M/S Tata Power informed that WBSETCL has already approved their proposal for islanding of one 120MW unit of Haldia CPP with local load. Implementation details are being worked out. TATA Power & WBSETCL may highlight the final plan of islanding scheme. A no. of CPPs are connected to the OPTCL system through 400 KV, 220 KV and 132 KV lines. Some of these CPPs like NALCO, ICCL and RSP have their islanding scheme in place which is recorded in Recovery procedures prepared by ERLDC and the same successfully operated during grid disturbance occurred in the past. However, details of islanding schemes of other CPPs in other states of ER are not available with ERLDC. In view of above, action may be taken by SLDCs to furnish the details of islanding schemes of CPPs under their jurisdiction to ERLDC for including the same in Recovery procedures in the event of a major disturbance involving ER grid, the surviving CPP islands should be in a position to extend startup power to their nearest power stations. If any commercial and technical constraint exists for availing start up power from these CPPs, the same may have to be resolved. SLDC / OPTCL may please intimate the present status. Deliberation in the meeting It was informed that the islanding plan implemented at Tata Power, Haldia did not survive during recent grid disturbance. As the Tata representative was not present, it was decided to discuss the matter during next OCC meeting. ERPC also requested OPTCL to send the details of Islanding schemes of CPPs connected to OPTCL networks. GM,ERLDC requested to the concerned authorities to expedite submission of the details. ADDITIONAL AGENDA POINTS ITEM NO. 13 Audit of UFR relay As per section 5.2(n) IEGC, RPC Secretariat shall carry out periodic testing of UFR relays. In the special IEGC meeting held on 15.07.10, it was agreed that Protection sub-Committee will decide method for testing of correctness of UFR relay setting and the periodicity if inspection. It will also constitute a small group to carry out inspection. In the 7th Protection sub-Committee held on 12.08.10,the sub-Committee agreed to constitute a sub-group from ER for the audit of UFE relay. Accordingly, utilities were agreed to nominate their representative in the subgroup. Nominations were received from following constituents: I. II. Smt. Arundhati Ghosh, Addl.CE(Testing) WBSETCL Shri Swapan Maity, DGM(OS), WBPDCL 10

III. IV. V.

Shri S.J.Lahiri,CM(OS), Powergrid Shri G.Mitra, DGM, ERLDC Shri A.Sengupta, Sr.Dy.Manager, CESC

The quantum of load to be shed at different stage of setting by each of ER constituent as agreed in the 1st TCC meeting of ERPC held on 18.10.2006 was implemented in ER which is still continuing. In the 10 th Protection Committee meeting held on 12.08.2011, it was proposed to connect twice the load required to the feeders having under frequency relays installed (considering the load factors of feeders). Accordingly, the details of load to be shed in ER constituents as different stages are indicated below: Systems Stage-I (48.5 Hz) Approved BSEB JSEB DVC ODISHA WEST BENGAL (including CESC) Total 30 MW 17 MW 56 MW 77 MW 120 MW Actual 70 MW 26 MW 51 MW 77 MW 197MW Stage-II (48.2 Hz) Approved 36 MW 12 MW 55 MW 77 MW 120 MW Actual 42MW 13 Mw 61 MW 77 MW 191MW Stage-III (48.0 Hz) Approved 43 MW 22 MW 82 MW 105 MW 164 MW Actual NIL 38 MW 127 MW 105 MW 226 MW

300 MW

461 MW

300 MW

384MW

410 MW

486MW

In addition, DVC and West Bengal connected UFRs set at 47.6 Hz for emergency load shedding corresponds to 973 MW for 132 KV feeders. In the 74th OCC meeting, constituents agreed to change the UFR setting as under: Stage Stage-I Stage-II Stage-III Changed Setting 48.8 Hz 48.6 Hz 48.2 Hz Earlier Setting 48.5 Hz 48.2 Hz 48.0 Hz

It was also emphasized that this change is only in respect of frequency setting and quantum of load shedding as indicated above to be enforced though UFR would remain unchanged till further review of the issue as whole in the proposed Joint Meeting of all NEW grid members. In view of change setting of UFR relays, Protection sub-Committee may apprise its UFR Audit team about the revised setting, so that audit can be continued on revised setting.

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On the query of Member Secretary, I/C, ERPC, WBSETCL, CESC and BSEB confirmed the change of above frequency setting of UFR in their respective systems. BSEB stated that the changes made after the Grid failure on 31.07.2012. DVC and OPTCL agreed to change the setting, but OPTCL required one month time to complete as the UFRs are under different Distribution companies and located at remote areas. It was decided that JSEB would be requested to complete setting change within one month time. The audit of UFR would start from next month after obtaining concurrence from ensuing TCC meeting. The issue would be placed in the TCC meeting. ITEM NO.14 REVIEW OF OVERVOLTAGE RELAY SETTING (STAGE-I & STAGE-II) FOR EXISTING 400KV CTU /STU LINES Deliberation in the meeting Member Secretary, ERPC emphasized the need to review the over voltage relay settings ( both Stage-I & II ) of the 400 kV transmission lines between the utilities. All constituents including NTPC, POWERGRID, POWERLINKS were requested to compile the information at their respective end and forward the same to ERLDC and ERPC for further review & obtain the concurrence. ITEM NO. 15 DATE AND VENUE OF THE NEXT (14th) PROTECTION SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
The next (14th) Protection sub-Committee meeting will be held during the end of December, 2012.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to chair. *************

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Annexure I
List of Participants in the 13th Protection sub-Committee meeting of Eastern Region held on 08.08.2012 (Wednesday) at ERPC, Kolkata Organisation BSEB OPTCL WBSETCL WBSETCL,SLDC WBPDCL CESC Name Shri S.K.SENGUPTA Shri S.B.PRASAD Shri S .S. NANDA Shri P.K.BHUYAN Shri SABYASACHI ROY Shri A.RAICHAUDHURI Shri A.BISWAS Shri S.MAITY Shri A.GHOSAL Shri M.K.PANDA Shri TSHEWARY JAMTSHO Shri CHOEDRA Shri ZANGPO Shri TEAZIM DORJI Shri RAKESH KUMAR Shri SANJIB K SUAR Shri R.P.SINGH Shri N.YUGANDHAR Shri U.K.VERMA Shri P.MUKHOPADHYAY Shri D.K.SRIVASTAV Shri G.MITRA Shri S.BANERJEE Shri T.R.MOHAPATRA Shri M.K.THAKUR Shri S.K.SAHAY Shri A.K.BANDYOPADHYAY Shri J. BANDYOPADHYAY Shri B.SARKHEL Shri V.KALANARAMEN Shri S.M.JHA Shri G.GHOSH Shri S.P.DATTA Shri S.PAUL Shri S.KEJRIWAL Shri S.ROY Designation ESE, KOLKATA EEE, CRITL, PATNA MANAGER MANAGER SE(TESTING) Addl. CE/SLDC Addl. CE/SLDC DGM (OS) Dy. Chief Engineer(Testing) JHARSUGUDA Engineer SR. SECTION OFFICER HEAD,MTC DIV. DIVISIONAL ENGINEER DGM(OS), ERHQ-I DGM (EMD), TSTPS Sr.Manager (OS), ERHQ-I ASST. MANAGER GM AGM AGM DGM CM DGM SR.ENGINEER Engineer Member Secretary I/C SE ( C) SE (PS) EE EE EE DGM (NTPC) EE EE AD-I Contact Number 9836020195 9438356128 9937329699 9432316727 9433419696 9239292572 9432021168 9831054664 9777457222

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DGPC,THP DGPC,KHP DGPC,CHP NTPC NHPC ERLDC

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ANNEXURE-II
SYSTEM / SUB-STATION DATE & TIME INCIDENCE RESTORATION DELIBERATION ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS

Rangit HEP 220/132kV Siliguri S/s 06/04/12 hrs. 12:20

At 12:20hrs, 132kV Rangit-Siliguri (PG) tripped on earth fault & over current (DP, R-Ph, Z-I, 40.84 km from Rangit). 132kV Siliguri-Melli also tripped. 132kV Rangit-Ramam was in open condition due to problem at Ramam end. At that time only Unit-2 of Rangit was on bar. Sudden electrical jerk & high fluctuation of frequency was observed .The same unit was tripped due to load generation mismatch. 132kV Gangtok-Rangit, 132kV Gangtok-Melli & 66kV RangitRavangla lines were manually opened from Rangit end. At 15:38hrs, all the lines & ICTs emanating from 220/132kV Ramchandrapur S/s tripped due to Stormy / Inclement weather in JSEB system. There was 140MW load throw in Adityapur area. Following elements were tripped. i) 400/220kV, 315MVA ICT-I & II at Jamshedpur S/s (back up O/C relay operated). ii) 220 KV Chandil Ramchandrapur iii) 132 KV Ramchandrapur Adityapur-D/C iv) 220/132kV, 150MVA Tr-1 & 2 at Ramchandrapur v) 220kV Joda-Ramchandrapur At 10:31 hrs, bus fault occurred at 220kV bus of Arambagh S/s of WBSETCL system due to which all 400kV, 220kV & 132kV following lines & ICTs connected to Arambagh got tripped. Power supply failed at 220kV Midnapur S/s & its connected 132kV substations such as Khargapur, Jhargram, Pingla, Balichak, Hizli & C.K.Road.Power supply also interrupted in 132kV substations connected to Arambagh such as Rayan, Birsingha, Tarakeswar, Belmuri & Adisaptagram.BEL(CPP) which was generating 10MW power got tripped.CESC system got split from Howrah source.

i) 132 KV Rangit Siliguri normalized at 12:53 Hrs ii) 132 KV Rangit - Gangtok normalized at 13:10 Hrs iii)132 KV Gangtok Melli normalized at 13:32 Hrs iv) 132 KV Siliguri Melli normalized at 13:00 Hrs v) 66 KV Rangit Rabangla normalized at 13:05 Hrs vi) Rangit Units #2 Synchronized at 13:03

1. Reason for tripping of 132 KV Siliguri-Melli S/C 2. Remedial measure taken

JSEB system 10/04/12 at 15:38 hrs.

220 KV Chandil Ramchandrapur normalized at 16:43hrs. 220kV Joda-Ramchandrapur normalized at 17:05hrs. Both 220/132kV, 150MVA Tr-1 & 2 at Ramchandrapur charged at 17:08hrs. 400/220kV, 315MVA ICT-I normalized at 16:45hrs. 400/220kV, 315MVA ICT-II normalized at 17:29hrs. 132 KV Ramchandrapur Adityapur-D/C declared breakdown due to conductor snapped at loc-27/28.

1. Details of tripping not available. 2. It appears that non/improper relay operation of lines led to transformer tripping. 3. Remedial measure taken

400/220/132kV Arambagh S/s of WBSETCL system 13/04/12 at 10:31hrs

Hizli S/s got power from EGRA S/s via 132kV Hizli-EGRA ckt at 10:35hrs. C.K.Road s/s got power from old Bishanpur at 10:37hrs. Midnapur S/s got power from C.K.Road at 10:45hrs. Pingla & Balichak S/s got auxiliary power from Midnapur source at 10:51hrs. Kharagpur S/s got power from Midnapur at 10:47hrs. Jhargram S/s got auxiliary power at 10:50hrs. Adisaptagram S/s got power via 132kV BTPSAdisaptagram-I at 10:40hrs. Belmuri S/s got power form Adisaptagram at 10:45hrs. Tarakeswar got auxiliary power from Belmuri source at 10:50hrs. 220kV Arambagh bus got power from Domjur via 200kV Arambagh.-Domjur-II at 10:44hrs

1. Operation of Bus Bar differential operation led to tripping 2. Remedial taken Measure

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315MVA ICT-I charged at 10:50hrs. 132kV bus at Arambagh charged via 160MVA Trs at 10:51hrs. 400kV Arambagh-Durgapur ckt charged at 10:52hrs 400kV Arambagh-Kolaghat ckt charged at 10:51hrs. 400kV Arambagh-PPSP-I charged at 11:14hrs. 315MVA ICT-III charged at 11:00hrs. 315MVA ICT-II charged at 11:06hrs. 220kV Arambagh-Midnapur-I & II charged at 11:00hrs. 220kV Arambagh- New Bishanpur-D/C charged at 10:56hrs. 200kV Arambagh.-Domjur-I charged at 11:55hrs 220kV Arambagh-Rishra charged at 11:01hrs 132kV Arambagh-Tarakeswar-D/C charged at 11:17hrs. 132kV Arambagh-Rayan-D/C charged at 11:05hrs. 132kV Arambagh-Birsingha-D/C normalized at 11:07hrs.

DVC system 18/04/12 at 11:10 hrs

At 11:10hrs, a very high resistive E/F occurred in C-Ph (bottom conductor) in 200kV CTPS (old)-Dhanbad (L-204) line (may be due to touching of trees underneath the Line204).The above line tripped through distance protection at both end(C-Ph,D/O/C & D/E/F relay at CTPS end & Z-1 at Dhanbad end). D/E/F relay of 220kV CTPS (N)Dhanbad (L-203) at CTPS (N) end had seen the E/F current = 1.05 In (CT Ratio 800/1A), but the fault loci didnt enter instantaneously (but after a time delay of approx. 500ms) into the 1st zone impedance locus of the Dhanbad end distance relay of L-204, due to the resistive nature of the fault. So, D/E/F relay of L-203 finally tripped after 620ms. L-204 was normalized at 11:15hrs. At 11:15hrs, a resistive E/F occurred in C-Ph in 220kV CTPSBBTPSB (L-205/206). (May be due to touching of trees).The said tripped line tripped from both end (Z-1 at CTPS & Z-3 at BTPS). At the time of tripping the fault currents of L-205 were as follows: IA = 485 A IB = 513 A IC = 2003A IE = 1566A I neg. Seq. = 1480 A After tripping of L-205 all the loads shifted to L-206.But It was

CESC sytem again connected at Howrah point at 10:39hrs. i) 220 KV BTPSB- Jamshedpur D/C normalized at 11:55 & 12:25 Hrs ii) 220 KV BTPSB-CTPSB- D/C normalized at 11:50 & 11:51 Hrs iii) 220 KV Dhanbad-Mithon(PG)-D/C normalized at 11:15 & 11:25 Hrs iv) 220 KV CTPS(A)Dhanbad normalized at 11:16 Hrs v) 220 KV CTPS(B)Dhanbad normalized at 11:25 Hrs vi) 220 KV BTPSB-Ramgarh-D/C normalized at 11:30 & 11:31 Hrs. vii) 220 KV Jamshedpur-Joda normalized at 11:40 Hrs. viii) BTPSB U#1 synchronized at 17:41hrs. ix) CTPSB U#7 synchronized at 19:20hrs.

Early commissioning of the second tie line between CTPS (N) and CTPS (O), to strengthen the stability and reliability of the system. 2) The sequence of the disturbances/occurrences can be analyzsed properly only when the disturbance records downloaded from different relays are synchronized through GPS time synchronization. 3) All the 220KV lines emerging from power houses should have carrier aided protection with autoreclose facility. 4) The Static YTG relay of Line#204 at CTPS (O) should be relaced by present day relay. 5) In case of single tie line between CTPS(O) & CTPS(N) , the security & reliability of system becomes week. 6) Vide letter no CE (CTC)/T-31/05 dated 0204-2012 necessary remedial action was mentioned .

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tripped due to transient fault from CTPS (N)(C-Ph,Z-1 distance protection). At the time of tripping the L-206 currents were as follows: IA = 855 A IB = 893 A IC = 1995A IE = 1254A I neg. Seq. = 1186 A Both the running units of CTPS got tripped due to over speed (no power evacuation was possible). After tripping of both lines L-205 & L-206 total load of Jamshedpur, Mosabani, Chandil, and Gola was fed from BTPS Unit-1 and from Joda Tie (through Line#215). 220kV Jamshedpur-Joda tir also tripped on R-ph,O/C. After tripping of Joda Tie at Joda end, Unit-1 of BTPS could not be able to cater the total system load of Jamshedpur, Mosabani, Chandil, and Gola and finally BTPS Unit-1 tripped through high furnace pressure. JSEB system 20/04/12 at 01:15 hrs At 01:15hrs, total power failure occurred at 220/132Kv Chandil S/s in JSEB system due to Y-Phase CT burst in 220kV Santaldih-Chandil bay. Due to this all 220kV controlling panel got disturbed & all the lines & ICTs emanating from 220/132kV Chandil S/s tripped. Around 200MW load was affected in Golmuri,Rajkharswan & Maniqui area. Following elements were tripped. vi) 220kV ChandilRamchandrapur(Z-2,Tripping relay type UHA 186X at Ramchandrapur & Z-2 & Z4,E/F,O/C at Chandil) vii) 220kV Ranchi-Chandil viii) 220kV Chandil-Santaldih ix) 132kV Chandil-Rajkharswan x) 132kV Chandil-Hatia xi) 132kV Chandil-Adityapur xii) 132kV Chandil-Golmuri D/c At 23:30hrs, B-Phase CT of 400kV Bus Transfer Bay burst causing fire hazard & total power failure at Jeerat S/s.Supply interrupted in adjacent S/s i.e. Dharampur,Kalyani,Titagarh,Bonga,De bogram,Rajatrhat,Ashoknagar,Basirhat, KLC, 220kV Chandil-Ranchi normalized at 02:01hrs. 132kV ChandilManiqui (Railway supply feeder) normalized at 02:07hrs. 132kV ChandilGolmuri D/c normalized at 02:09hrs 132kV Chandil-Rajkharswan Charged at 11:19hrs. 220 KV Chandil Ramchandrapur normalized at 12:55hrs. 132kV Chandil-Adityapur charged at 14:50hrs. 132kV Chandil-Hatia charged at 15:08hrs. 220kV Chandil-Santaldih remained on outage for CT replacement work.

7) Immediate trimming of trees underneath the L#203/204 & L#205/206 should be taken up.

1. Action taken on suggested measure. 2. Strengthening of DVC system.

1.CT bursting of STPSChandil led to bus fault at Chandil. 2.Remedial measure taken

400/220kV Jeerat S/s of WBSETCL system 22/04/12 at 23:30hrs. (refer ExhibitII)

Bongaon & Debogram availed power supply from Krishnanagr source at 23:50hrs. Dharampur S/s got power from Bakreswar at 23:43hrs. Power extended to Titagarh from Dharampur at 23:56hrs. Kalyani got power from Dharampur at 23:43hrs. Power extended to Jeerat from Dharampur at 00:00hrs.

1. CT burst of 400 KV Transfer bay led to bus fault at Jeerat 2. Remedial measure taken

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132kV Kasba-Saltlake-II charged at 00:5hrs. Rajarhat got power from Subhashgram at 00:45hrs. Ashoknagar & Basirhat availed power from Jeerat at 00:35hrs. Barasat got power from Jeerat at 00:12hrs. At Jeerat.. Feeders/ICTs Restore time (hrs.) 315MVA ICT-I 05:48(23.04.12) 315MVA ICT-II & III 00:10 160MVA Tr-I 01:15(via bus transfer) 160MVA Tr-II 00:10 160MVA Tr-III 00:46 400kV Jeerat-Kolaghat 05:55(23.04.12) 400kV Jeerat-Bakreswar 00:57 400kV Jeerat-FSTPP 00:20 400kV Jeerat-Subhashgram 06:54 220kV Jeerat-Kasba-I 01:53 220kV Jeerat-Kasba-II 01:54 220kV Jeerat-KLC 01:58 220kV Jeerat-Rajarhat 12:14(23.04.12) 132kV Jeerat-Barasat-D/C 00:51 & 00:52 132kV Jeerat-Ashoknagar-II 00:35 132kV Jeerat-Bongaon-II 01:55 132kV Jeerat-Dharampur-II 00:01 220kV Jeerat-Satgachia-D/C 06:07 & 06:09 132kV Bakreswar-Dharampur-T/C 23:43, 23:46 & 23:48 132kV Bakreswar-Kalyani 00:24

400 KV Barh S/S(NTPC) on 09.05.12 09/05/12 at 21:16 Hrs.

On 09.05.12 at 21:16 400 KV Barh kahalgaon I main bay (Bay No.30) Y Ph Restoration Ct time (Date) blasted( Breaker 3052 tripped on E/F 400 and Kv Barh Kahalgaon I breaker 3152 tripped on teed protection) leads 15:46 (10.05.12) to tripping of all lines emanating from 400 400 KV Kv Barh Kahalgaon II Barh S/S. During occurrence of CT blast 00:45(10.05.12) all lines at receiving end (other end barh) tripped 400 Kv Barh Patna I through zone -2 distance protection. The (10.05.12) fault is fed by Barh kahalgaon Line Itill400 line Kv Barh Patna I tripped and as per DR the duration of the (09.05.12) fault was 900 ms. 400 Kv Barh Balia - II 02:11(11.05.12) 400 Kv barh Balia - II (10.05.12) At 14:44hrs, there was a flash over on one of the loaded Smelter feeders line side Isolator at VAL (Vedanta) CPP switchyard. The said Smelter feeder was isolated immediately due to action of protection system. All the CPP units and IPP (Sterlite) unit # 2 tripped due to voltage dip & 220kV Budhipadar-VAL-I & II tripped at both ends on distance protection resulting in station black out. Simultaneously both the units of IBTPS tripped. 220kV Budhipadar-Raigarh Ckt tripped at Raigarh end.

15:06 23:17

1. Operation of Teed protection should have sent carrier aided trip signal to remote station for accelerated tripping 2. Remedial measure taken

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220/132kV Budhipadar S/s of OPTCL system 28/05/12 at 14:44hrs.

Startup power was given to VAL from Budhipadhar substation at 15:29hrs. At 15:29 hrs 220 kV Budhipadar-VAL CktI charged at VAL end. At 15:30 hrs 220 kV Budhipadar-VAL CktII charged at VAL end. At 15:46 hrs 220 kV Budhipadar-Raigarh Ckt charged. At 19:20 hrs IBTPS U#2 synchronized to grid.
At 21:10 hrs IBTPS U#1 synchronized to grid.

1. Reason for tripping of IB units 2. Unsuccessful house loading operation of Sterlite#2 3. Remedial taken measure

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JSEB system 28/05/12 at 12:41 hrs

At 12:41hrs, total power failure occurred at 220/132kV Chandil S/s in JSEB system operation of LBB relay. It is reported that jumper of 132kV Chandil-Adityapur line at loc-35 snapped & caught fire. The above said line was tripped form Adityapur end but didnt trip at Chandil end. Due to this 220kV bus tripped & all the lines & ICTs emanating from Chandil S/s got tripped. Around 170MW load was affected in Golmuri,Rajkharswan & Maniqui area.

Power extended to Chandil from Ramchandrapur at 13:21hrs. 220/132kV Tr-I & II charged at 13:22hrs. 132kV Chandil-Manique & 132kV ChandilGolmuri-D/C closed at 13:23hrs. 220kV Chandil-Santaldih charged at 13:37hrs. 220/132kV Tr-III charged at 14:05hrs. 132kV Chandil-Rajkharswan Closed at 14:09hrs. 220kV Chandil-Ranchi normalized at 15:09hrs. 132kV Chandil-Hatia closed at 15:20hrs. 132kV Chandil-Adityapur normalized at 12:35hrs of 29.05.12. 132KV Siliguri-Melli charged from siliguri end at17:59hrs. 132kV Gangtok-Melli charged at 17:59hrs. Rangit U#1, 2 & 3 synchronized at17:555hrs, 17:58 & 18:00hrs respectively. 132KV Gangtak-Rangit normalized at 17:42hrs. 132KV Rangit-Melli normalized at hrs on 27.10.11. 132KV Rangit-Rammam normalized at 18:54hrs.

1. Fault in 132 KV system led to tripping of 220 KV systems. Appears to a case of improper relay coordination. 2. Remedial measure taken.

RANGIT system 23/05/12 at 17:17hrs.

At 17:17hrs, all three running units of Rangit hydro power station hand tripped due to tipping of all outgoing feeder. Heavy storm, lightening & rainfall were occurred in Sikkim at that time.132KV Rangit-Melli line tripped on distance protection (21 AB), Z1,964m from Rangit end.132kV Siliguri-Melli tripped on O/C & E/F.132kV Gangtok-Rangit,132kV Gangtok-Melli were out of service due to no voltage & no power condition.132kV Rangit-Rammam also tripped. There was loss of load around 60 MW at Sikkim area. At 14:44hrs, there was a flash over on one of the loaded Smelter feeders line side Isolator at VAL (Vedanta) CPP switchyard. The said Smelter feeder was isolated immediately due to action of protection system. All the CPP units and IPP (Sterlite) unit # 2 tripped due to voltage dip & 220kV Budhipadar-VAL-I & II tripped at both ends on distance protection resulting in station black out. Simultaneously both the units of IBTPS tripped. 220kV Budhipadar-Raigarh Ckt tripped at Raigarh end.

1. Inclement weather may led to occurrance of transient E/F in the line.

220/132kV Budhipadar S/s of OPTCL system 28/05/12 at 14:44hrs. (Refer Exhibit-I)

Startup power was given to VAL from Budhipadhar substation at 15:29hrs. At 15:29 hrs 220 kV Budhipadar-VAL CktI charged at VAL end.

1.Reason for tripping of IB units 2.Unsuccessful house loading operation of Sterlite#2

At 15:30 hrs 220 kV Budhipadar-VAL CktII charged at VAL end. 3.Remedial measure taken At 15:46 hrs 220 kV Budhipadar-Raigarh Ckt charged. At 19:20 hrs IBTPS U#2 synchronized to grid. At 21:10 hrs IBTPS U#1 synchronized to grid. Power extended to Chandil from Ramchandrapur at 13:21hrs. 220/132kV Tr-I & II charged at 13:22hrs. 132kV Chandil-Manique & 132kV ChandilGolmuri-D/C closed at 13:23hrs. 220kV Chandil-Santaldih charged at 13:37hrs.220/132kV Tr-III charged at 14:05hrs. 132kV Chandil-Rajkharswan Closed at 14:09hrs.220kV Chandil-Ranchi

JSEB 28/05/12 at 12:41 hrs

At 12:41hrs, total power failure occurred at 220/132kV Chandil S/s in JSEB system operation of LBB relay. It is reported that jumper of 132kV Chandil-Adityapur line at loc-35 snapped & caught fire. The above said line was tripped form Adityapur end but didnt trip at Chandil end. Due to this 220kV bus tripped & all the lines

1.Fault in 132 KV system led to tripping of 220 KV systems. Appears to a case of improper relay coordination. 2. Remedial measure taken.

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& ICTs emanating from Chandil S/s got tripped. Around 170MW load was affected in Golmuri,Rajkharswan & Maniqui area BSEB (Biharsariff) System 29/05/12 at 19:50 hrs At around 19:50hrs power supply failed at 220/132kV Biharsariff S/s in BSEB due to tripping of all three 400/220kV,315MVA ICTs on back up over current protection at Biharsariff(PG) end. 220kV BiharsariffFatuha, 220kV Biharsariff Tenughat lines were also tripped.132kV Barhi-Biharsariff line tripped on SOTF.

normalized at 15:09hrs.132kV ChandilHatia closed at 15:20hrs. 132kV ChandilAdityapur normalized at 12:35hrs of 29.05.12. 400/220kV, 315MVA ICT-I, II & III charged at 20:06, 20:14 & 20:17hrs respectively. 220/132kV, 150MVA ICT- I & II was charged at 20:07 & 20:09hrs. 220kV Biharsariff-Fatuha-I & II charged at 20:11 & 20:15hrs. 220kV BiharsariffTenughat charged at 20:23hrs. 220kV Biharsariff-Bodhgaya-II charged at 20:42hrs. 132kV Biharsariff-Hatidah-I & II charged at 20:40 & 20:35hrs respectively 132kV Biharsariff-Bariparai-D/C charged at 20:16hrs. 132kV Barhi-Biharsariff charged at 20:41hrs. 132kV Biharsariff-Ekangarsarai-I charged at 20:25hrs. Power extended to Chandil from Ramchandrapur at 12:18hrs. 220kV Chandil-Ranchi normalized at 12:27hrs. 132kV Chandil-Rajkharswan Charged at 12:31hrs. 132kV Chandil-Hatia charged at 12:35hrs. 220kV Chandil-Santaldih charged at 12:39hrs 132kV Chandil-Manique & 132kV ChandilGolmuri-D/C charged at 13:23hrs. 132kV Chandil-Adityapur normalized at 12:56hrs. 132kV Chandil-Golmuri-D/C charged at 12:18hrs. 132kV Chandil-Manique charged at 12:18hrs. i) 220kV BokaroB-Jamshedpur-D/C normalized at 13:10Hrs ii) 220kV Jamshedpur Joda charged at 13:05hrs. iii)220kV CTPS (old) Kalyaneswari-II normalized at 14:55hrs. iv) CTPS U#2 &3 synchronized at 16:40 & 17:40hrs respectively. v) CTPS U#7 & 8 synchronized at 21:27hrs. vi) CTPS U# 8 synchronized at 07:50hrs on 15.06.12. vii) BokaroB U#1 synchronized at 20:25hrs on 14.06.12. 1. In absence of detailed relay indication, it appear from available information that fault in 132 KV line had not been cleared by concerned relay led to clearance of fault by 400/220 KV ICT, which need to be avoided in future. 2.Remedial measure taken

JSEB system 03/06/12 at 12:06hrs (Refer ExhibitII)

At 12:06hrs, total power failure occurred at 220/132kV Chandil S/s in JSEB system due to operation of LBB relay. It is reported that there was a transient earth fault in 132kV Chandil-Rajkharswan line. But the breaker on both the end didnt open. Due to this 220kV bus tripped & all the lines & ICTs emanating from Chandil S/s got tripped. Around 135MW load was affected in Golmuri,Rajkharswan & Maniqui area.

LBB operation at 132 KV led to tripping of 220 KV line. Similar incidents had taken place in Chandil in earlier occasion also. Need further investigation and subsequent remedial measure.

BTPS & CTPS in DVC system 11/06/12 at 11:57 hrs

At 11:57hrs, 220kV CTPS (old) Kalyaneswari-D/C, L-61(220 kV DTPS-CTPS) line tripped due to earth fault resulting wide imbalance between load & generation. Around 180MW power supply from MTPS via Kalyaneswari was disrupted causing drop in frequency below 48.5hz.CTPS U# 7 & 8 tripped through frequency protection. To compensate the imbalance load, drawal from Joda was increased more than 100MW for which 220kV Jamshedpur Joda line was tripped on Directional over current

1.S/D of two no 220 KV line from CTPS(new) & CTPS(old) had already weakened the system. Further tripping led to separation of DVCs internal system and subsequent collapse of part of DVC system due to load generation mismatch. 2. With the addition of generation in DVC system, 220 KV network need

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protection.Due to this abnormal situation CTPS U#2 & 3 tripped on back up impedance protection. BTPS U #1 tripped through turbine trip.
400/220/132kV Arambagh S/s of WBSETCL system

viii) 132kVDTPS-CTPS-I charged at 12:35hrs. ix) 132kVDTPS-CTPS-II normalized at 12:10hrs on 12.06.12. C.K.Road S/s got auxiliary power form old Bishanpur at 04:40hrs. Tarakeswar & Belmuri S/s got power form Adisaptagram at 04:40hrs & full load is allowed. Midnapur S/s got power from C.K.Road & old Bishanpur at 04:56hrs. Pingala,Jhargram, Balichak & Khargapur got power from Midnapur S/s at 05:00hrs. Rayan S/s got auxiliary power from 33kV Sadarhut feeder at 05:20hrs. Birsingha S/s got auxiliary power from 33kV Sultannagar feeder at 05:25hrs. 220kV Arambagh-Midnapur-I & II charged at 05:28hrs. 132kV Arambagh-Rayan-D/C charged at 05:45hrs. 132kV Arambagh-Tarakeswar-D/C charged at 05:45hrs. 132kV Arambagh-Birsingha-D/C normalized at 05:55hrs. 315MVA ICT-4 was declared breakdown. At 23:55 hrs 220 kV Theruvali-Jaynagar Ckt-II charged and power supply extended to Bhanjanagar. At 23:59 hrs 220 kV supply resumed at Chandaka, but due to overvoltage to the tune of 270 kV 40 MVA Trf-II, Auto-2, 3 & 4 tripped. Incoming breaker at Chandaka hand tripped. 17.06.12 At 00:02 hrs 132 kV Meramundali-Chainpal Ckt-II breaker closed at Meramundali to avail 132 kV power supply for the station transformer. But due to mechanical problem in 33kV side breaker of station transformer, the station supply could not be resumed. At 00:06 hrs 220 kV Theruvali-Jaynagar Ckt-I charged At 00:18 hrs 220 kV Theruvali-Indravati Ckt-4 charged. At 00:20 hrs Baripda (PG) extended power supply to Mendhasal through 400kV ckt.-I. The ckt tripped at Mendhasal while closing the breaker at 00:26 hrs. At 00:30 hrs 220 kV Theruvali-Bhanjanagar Ckt-I charged. At 01:22 hrs 220 kV Theruvali-Narendrapur Ckt-I charged. At 02:00 hrs 400 kV Meramundali-GMRKaniha Ckt-I charged.

further strengthening.

14/06/12 04:34hrs. (refer III)

at

Exhibit-

At 04:34hrs, fire hazard occurred in newly commissioned 315MVA Tr-4 at Arambagh S/s. Due to this bus fault occurred all 400kV, 220kV & 132kV following lines & ICTs connected to Arambagh got tripped. Power supply failed at 220kV Midnapur S/s & its connected 132kV substations such as Khargapur, Jhargram, Pingla, Balichak, Hizli & C.K.Road.Power supply also interrupted in 132kV substations connected to Arambagh such as Rayan, Birsingha, Tarakeswar & Belmuri.

Fault in newly commissioned Transformer had led to tripping of bus and all feeders. Investigation report may be submitted.

400/220/132kV Meramundali S/s of OPTCL system 16/06/12 at 22:37hrs (refer Exhibit IV)

At 22:37hrs, due to inclement weather condition in Meramundali area all 400kV,220kV & ICts emanating from Meramundali grid sub-station tripped with a total load loss of 800MW approximately. 220kV Meramundali-Kaniha-I & II tripped along with NALCO ckt.-II.220 kV busII at Meramundali became dead. At 22:38hrs. 400kV Meramundali-Mendhasal tripped on over voltage. While charging the line at 23:01hrs it did not hold. At 22:50hrs 220kV Meramundali-TTPS-D/C, 220kV Meramundali-Bhushan-D/C, 220kV Meramundali-NALCO-I tripped and 220kV Meramundali-Bhanjanagar-D/C hand tripped to avoid power flow from southern zone.220kV bus-I at Meramundali became dead. At 23:31hrs 400kV BaripadaMendhasal-D/C, 400kV BaripadaRengali, 400kV Baripada-Kharagpur ckt trip on over voltage. At 23:33 hrs 220kV Bhanjanagar & Narendrapur supply failed due to failure of total power supply at Theruvali sub-station.

1. Reason for total power failure at Meramundali needs further investigation 2. Remedial measure taken.

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After investigation, it was found that the earth wire of 220kV Meramundali-Kaniha Ckt-I & II snapped between Loc. No-13 and 17 and fallen on ground. R- insulator of 220kV Meramundali-NALCO Ckt-II damaged at Loc. No-41. Power supply failed at Theruvali, Bhanjanagar, Chandaka, Narendrapur, Bidanasi, Duburi, Balasore, Bhadrak and Paradeep command area.

At 02:10 hrs 400kV Baripada PGMendhasal ckt.-I hand tripped from Baripada (PG) due to high voltage (438kV) At 02:15 hrs Puri availed power supply from Narendrapur end through Chandaka. At 02:24 hrs 400 kV Meramundali- Kaniha Ckt-II charged. At 02:32 hrs ICT-I connected to 400kV Bus-I charged and 220kV bus-I charged at Meramundali. The delay was due to delay in charging from Kaniha end and non-availability of tie breaker at Meramundali and low breaker pressure at Meramundali. At 02:35 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-Bidanasi Ckt charged. At 02:36 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-NALCO Ckt-I charged. At 02:40 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-Bhusan Ckt-I & II charged. At 02:44 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-NALCO Ckt-I charged. At 02:50 hrs ICT-II at Meramundali charged. At 02:59 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-Kaniha Ckt-I charged. At 03:00 hrs Chandaka availed power supply from Bidanasi end and power supply resumed at Chandaka command area. At 03:03 hrs 220 kV Mendhasal-Chandaka Ckt-II charged. At 03:23 hrs 400 kV MeramundaliMendhasal Ckt charged. At 06:23 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-Duburi Ckt-I charged. At 07:04 hrs 220 kV Balasore- New Duburi Ckt charged from Balasore end. At 07:47 hrs ICT-II at Mendhasal charged. At 08:50 hrs station supply restored at Meramundali S/S. At 10:36 hrs 400 kV Baripada-Mendhasal Ckt-I charged. At 11:59 hrs 400 kV Meramundali-Jeypore PG ckt charged. At 12:45 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-TTPS Ckt-I charged. At 12:53 hrs 220 kV TTPS-Meramundali Ckt-II charged. At 13:15 hrs 220 kV BhanjanagarMeramundali Ckt-I & II charged. At 18:02 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-Duburi Ckt-I charged. At 18:47 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-Kaniha Ckt-II charged. At 20:08 hrs 220 kV Meramundali-NALCO Ckt-II charged.

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BTPS in DVC system 20/06/12 at 10:45 hrs

At 10:45hrs, a high resistive fault occurred in R- of 220kV CTPS (new) BTPS-II (L-206) with fault current just more than 1.6kA.The fault current increases when a distance Z-1,R--G fault detected at CTPS (new).The same fault was detected at BTPS end & was cleared from both side in Z-1 time. At the same time, a high resistive fault also occurred in R- of 220kV CTPS (new) BTPS-I (L-205) with fault current 1.6kA initially. The fault persisted for next 260ms.Further the fault current increase causing a phase to phase (R-Y) fault with ground. This was detected in Z-1 from both the side & L-205 tripped. After tripping of L-205& 206 the entire 220kV load of BTPS-B was shifted to 220kV Jamshedpur-Jindal-Joda tie & it also tripped on over current. There was a wide imbalance between load & generation in BTPS area & also some axillary power supply fluctuation noticed.BTPS units could not cater to the entire load & both the units tripped. Power supply affected in BTPS-B, Gola, Ramgarh, Jamshedpur, Mosabanic & Purulia S/s.

Jamshedpur got power from Joda at 11:00hrs. 220kV CTPS (new) BTPS-I (L-205) normalized at 11:35hrs. 220kV CTPS (new) BTPS-I (L-206) normalized at 11:06hrs. BTPS U#1 kept out of bar for over hauling. BTPS U#2 synchronized at 03:40hrs of 21.06.12. BTPS U#3 synchronized at 09:57hrs of 22.06.12.

1. Inadequate 220 KV transmission system leads to frequent disturbance in DVC. 2. Remedial Measure taken

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Exhibit-I Disturbance in 220/132kV Budhipadar S/s of OPTCL system

Exhibit-II Disturbance in 400/220kV Jeerat S/s of WBSETCL system

Graph

Disturbance in JSEB system

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Exhibit-III

Network diagram of BTPS & CTPS

Exhibit-IV

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